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address: "Calgary, Alberta, Canada"
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# STUDIO RU

Original Houzz profile: [STUDIO RU](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-ru-pfvwus-pf~1509966142)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Calgary, AB
- **Serves:** Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Penticton
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- 250 Ideabook Saves

PRINCIPAL DESIGNER OF STUDIO RU

Services Offered:

-3D renderings, sketches and concept boards
-AutoCAD drawings
-All finish selections and schedules (tile, flooring, millwork, countertops, interior details, appliances, plumbing, lighting, paint etc.) 
-Exterior selections, samples, renderings and finish schedules
-Interior styling (includes all furnishings within the space)
-Project management
-Space planning
-SketchUp modelling
-Photoshop renderings
-Colour consultations

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Home Office Design & Construction
- Custom Built-ins
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Project Management
- Playroom Design
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Nursery Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Custom Home Bars
- House Plans
- Art Selection
- Closet Design
- Universal Design
- 3D Rendering
- Basement Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Rugs
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Home Theater Design
- Sustainable Design
- Wine Cellar Design
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Home Staging
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Green Building
- Custom Murphy Beds
- Interior Design Photography
- Kitchen Remodeling

### Areas Served

- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Kelowna
- Penticton

### Typical Job Cost

CAD 5,000 - CAD 50,000

-Typical design services range from $5,000-$50,000, depending on the scope of work required for the project. 

-Typical renovation project costs are $100,000-$300,000
-Typical new build project costs are $800,000- $3 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | STUDIO RU |
| Address | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Phone | (403) 701-9214 |
| Website | http://www.studioru.ca |
| Followers on Houzz | 55 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/studioruinteriordesign/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/carley-gardener-baid-09a25a79/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [STUDIO RU](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-ru-pfvwus-pf~1509966142)
- **Website:** http://www.studioru.ca
- **Phone:** (403) 701-9214

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Awards include:
- Winner of The Peoples Choice Best Interior Design Award by the Street of Dreams Parade and was a finalist in the category of Best New Home $700,000-$849,999 for “The Osmond Residence”, awarded by CHBA SAM Awards

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-designers-of-canada-idc-pfvwus-pf~1259366538)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 3 reviews**

### All 3 reviews

**★★★★★ — Dave & Charlene Drozd, March 2019**

> Carley at Studio RU turned our nightmare kitchen into a functional space for working and entertaining.  After just one meeting, Carley knew exactly what we were looking for - even before we knew.  She ticked all the boxes on design, style, finishes and gave us sensible solutions to meet all of our needs.   On top of that she is am amazing person with incredible talent.  I can't wait until we start our master bathroom renovations.  We would recommend her without reservation.

**★★★★★ — Marilyn and Terry, Feb. 2019**

> What we like about working with Carley is that she is creative and caring. She listens to what you would like and then provides alternative designs in different formats to help visualize the finished design. She is willing to mediate so everyone receives a solution they like. She did a wonderful job with our living room and our show piece, the fireplace. The fireplace required specialized experience to install and she found qualified trades and supplier in our area to get the project done correctly. No small feat in this market in the Okanagan.
>
> This was our experience and shows the attention to detail you get with studio l ru. We will continue to use Carley on our next project, the bathrooms.

**★★★★★ — hixfmly, Sept. 2013**

> Carley Gardener is my designer, absolutely amazing in every way. Smart, innovative, creative, collaborative and just about every other description you can think of when you imagine having the perfect designer to work with. We have been working on our dream home for 8 months so far and from the beginning, Carley absolutely  got our vision and has made this journey throughout such an absolute pleasure.  The company she works for, Sliver, hopefully really understands the amazing talent they have. I recommend her wholeheartedly and can see she has such a huge future in front of her and I'm just happy we've had the honor and pleasure of working with her.

## Selected projects

- [Contemporary Glam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-glam-pj-vj~685368)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 25
- [Rustic Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-traditional-pj-vj~688951)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Transitional-Osmond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-osmond-pj-vj~1482170)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Modern Minimalist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-minimalist-pj-vj~1482156)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
- [Rustic Industrial](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-industrial-pj-vj~1480749)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
- [Grewal: Aspen Summit Heath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grewal-aspen-summit-heath-pj-vj~1183031)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
- [7 Aspen Summit Court (Showhome)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/7-aspen-summit-court-showhome-pj-vj~1182822)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [573 Patterson Grove SW](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/573-patterson-grove-sw-pj-vj~685325)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-ru-pfvwus-pf~1509966142)

## Ideabooks

- [to ponder](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105243361/list/to-ponder) — 7 ideas
- [Mid cent](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102660374/list/mid-cent) — 6 ideas
- [Details I like](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90711648/list/details-i-like) — 1 idea
- [Penney](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81419368/list/penney) — 2 ideas
- [Wobick](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/30421319/list/wobick) — 4 ideas
- [Shower Layouts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/18635507/list/shower-layouts) — 5 ideas
- [Hicks: Caitlin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10448392/list/hicks-caitlin) — 5 ideas
- [Hicks: Tanner Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/10446669/list/hicks-tanner-bath) — 4 ideas

[See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/studiorudesign)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Kitchen Island** *(in Photo Questions)*

I love this kitchen island! Please share any information you might still have on it, like the cabinet brand, type of wood, and stain used. Also, what is the white cabinet paint color? Everything goes together perfectly.

A: Hello!

Thank you for your appreciation of this design and your inquiry. I custom designed this kitchen/ kitchen island and it was built on site by skilled carpenters out of rift sawn oak. It has a concave skirt with a small beaded detail on top and bottom to accentuate the quartz surface. The stain colour is a custom colour I created and might be on file with Bellare Industrial Coatings here in Calgary (ST25869 with 20 degree sheen). I would suggest, in all cases, you have your painter provide a custom, hand stained sample before deciding on your stain colour because this would change according to the natural colour of the wood it is applied to. The white cabinets are painted in the infamous Benjamin Moore Cloud White CC-40, and for many reasons, is a favorite among designers.

If I can provide any more assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me.

All the best,
Carley Villett

**Q: Love this bathroom!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Looking for information on the cabinet - What is it made out of? Is it a custom piece?  Or is it available to purchase through a manufacturer?

Can you tell me the manufacture and model of the lights and the mirror?

Thanks much!!

A: Vanity: Custom convex vanity designed by myself. Built by Sliver Custom Design carpenters and clad in stainless steel by IJC Coppersmith. If you are interested, please email us at info@SliverCustomDesign.com.

Lighting: Trans Globe Bejeweled Crystal LED Drop Pendants MDN-1180

Thanks!

**Q: trying to find a double sided see through fireplace. Where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Looking for a fireplace similar, but can't seem to locate in Calgary or Canada.

A: Thank you for your interest in this project. This is the Napoleon LHD50N2 Vector See-Thru fireplace and was purchased from Diamond Fireplace. I've added the driftwood log set with topaz crystals.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*